Sharks vs Pumas
The Sharks play host to the Pumas at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in this Currie Cup third round encounter. The home side will be desperate for their first win after two heart breaking losses to start their campaign. It could have very easily been two wins for the Sharks but for two kicks in the dying moments that went against them. The Pumas will be looking to bounce back after they received their worst thrashing in many years at the hands of the Lions. The 75-21 scoreline was far from a true reflection of the match as there were three intercept tries all thrown from flyhalf Clinton Swart.
TIP: There have been a number of changes in both teams with the Sharks losing their Springbok contingent from last week while the Pumas have made some significant personnel and changes as well. Swart has moved from flyhalf to inside centre with young Danrich Visagie moving into the ten jersey. The match will be decided in the forwards and I feel the Sharks have the slight edge in this department. The bookies have the Pumas as favorites but I am backing the Sharks for the upset win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 2.50, Playabets 2.50 and Bettabets 2.50
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Sharks vs Pumas
- The last four matches between the teams has seen two wins apiece.
- The home side have only won one of the last six matches between the sides.
Latest results for both teams
The Sharks lost 34-31 to Griquas in their last match while the Pumas were beaten 75-21 by the Lions in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Sharks know that their chances of making the playoffs are already minimal even at this early stage of the season. If they suffer another loss it could be well over so we can expect them to come out flying. There will be loads of pressure on Lionel Cronje as the veteran flyhalf has had two matches to forget. The same can be said of Yaw Penxe who is very lucky to still be in the team. The Pumas love the rolling maul and score plenty of tries from this weapon. If the Sharks can counter the maul then they will win this match. I am predicting a Sharks win by 5 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Sharks
15 Hakeem Kunene, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Muller du Plessis, 12 Alwayno Visagie, 11 Eduan Keyter, 10 Tiaan Swanepoel, 9 Bradley Davids, 8 Nick Hatton (captain), 7 Jannes Potgieter, 6 Siya Ningiza, 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Reinier Viljoen, 3 IG Prinsloo, 2 Daniel Jooste, 1 Abraham Reyneke.
Pumas
15 Stefan Coetzee, 14 Darren Adonis, 13 De-an Ackermann, 12 Clinton Swart, 11 Phiko Sobahle, 10 Danrich Visagie, 9 Ross Braude, 8 Kwanda Dimaza, 7 Ruwald van der Merwe, 6 Ntsika Fisanti, 5 Deon Slabbert, 4 Jeandre Leonard, 3 Sampie Swiegers, 2 Eduan Swart (captain), 1 Etienne Janeke.
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Bulls victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 2.50
Playabets 2.50
Bettabets 2.50
Odds comparison on the Bulls handicap:
The complete odds on the Bulls handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (+3.5)
Playabets 1.87 (+3.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (+3.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are excellent odds on the Bulls upset win but of you looking for a safer bet, then we suggest the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (+3.5), Playabets 1.87 (+3.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (+3.5)
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Sports crazy fan that follows all major sport but the game with the oval ball is my real passion. Was an age level rugby coach and a huge supporter of the Springboks and diehard Liverpool man. I’m an experienced punter and sports writer whose predictions/tips are sure to stir up the emotions. I love the occasional wager on the underdog.
